A Chinese aircraft carrier group, including the Liaoning, entered Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) over the weekend, marking the first such incursion in that area. The group conducted drills involving fighter jets after leaving the EEZ. Japan's Ministry of Defense monitored the activity, deploying the warship Haguro. This action follows previous similar incidents, raising concerns about China's growing military presence in the region. Japan conveyed its concerns to China, though it didn't specify the nature of the message.

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